April 25, 2018
Two sites in Windhoek are currently being prepared as the first carbon offsetting nurseries – one at the Dagbreek School for the Intellectually Impaired and the other at Farm Okukuna near Goreangab Dam, which forms part of the City of Windhoek’s Food Security Programme.
December 24, 2014
November 17, 2014
Text Jana-Mari Smith | Main Photograph: Julian Fennessy – Read Dr Fennessy’s story on Giraffe species! A true wildlife detective story. Some people’s passion for their […]
October 17, 2014
Mopane tree. Photo ©Ron Swilling – Main photo The annual Tree Award 2014 was hosted this week. The award is a Botanical Society of Namibia award […]
September 10, 2014
By Jana-Mari Smith Despite Namibia’s designation as the driest country south of the Sahara, it boasts an impressive feat: It is endowed with a rich bio-diversity, […]
August 14, 2014
Text and photographs Luise Hoffmann – Main photograph: Schinziophyton rautanenii – along the B8 ©Luise Hoffmann During Namibia’s chilly months, you can seek temporary relief by […]
May 19, 2014
Text Lee Hewitson Due to its livelihood importance to rural Namibians, there is abundant research and data on devil’s-claw income generation, value-addition, market access, participation, and […]
May 8, 2014
The opening of the Namushasha Heritage Centre Text and photographs Ron Swilling Sweet-smelling thatch-roofed structures and attractive informative panels encircle an ancient baobab. Beyond the reed-fringed […]
February 6, 2014
Text and photographs Annabelle Venter Purple thunderclouds, the scent of rain, hand-rearing baby weavers, baby springbok taking their first steps, hunting for omajovas, carpets of yellow […]
January 2, 2014
Authors: Ernst van Jaarsveld & Uschi Pond, Penrock Publications, Cape Town, 2013 Ancient, majestic, awesome and mysterious Review by Barbara Curtis “A living monument! Convoluted, bold […]
December 20, 2013
Text and photographs Luise Hoffmann Mammals of all ages are easy to identify by their shape. However, identifying a plant requires a closer look and paying […]
October 26, 2013
At the 7th annual Tree Awards 2013 several organisations and people were honoured for their work in preserving Namibia’s natural tree heritage. The winners were: Almut […]
May 16, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling The sacred centre of a living baobab, where arboreal and divine energy mix together, is an experience in itself. It […]
May 15, 2013
Text and photos by Luise Hoffmann For tree lovers a trip in northern Namibia along the B8 is particularly rewarding, especially the stretch between Grootfontein and […]
March 14, 2013
Photos and blog post by Annabelle Venter While for some people Saturdays might mean shopping in the mall, there’s another more restful way to start your […]